POD5203 Applied research in podiatry
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
POD5203 Applied research in podiatry is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs AHC5000, POD5102 and POD5103 and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before POD5203
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After POD5203
4 units list POD5203 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6043
Overview
Understanding and communicating research is integral to being a podiatrist. This unit will provide you with the opportunity to select and conduct an independent research project over 12 months with academic supervision. This unit builds on your knowledge about research design and data analysis within the podiatry profession.
You will be supported in crafting a research question, selecting the most appropriate methods to answer this question, deciding the most relevant data to collect and critically analyse. Finally, you will be discussing your findings in the podiatry context and developing with a conclusion that may add new knowledge in your area of research.
You will be required to disseminate your research findings to diverse groups
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Peninsula | Online |
Assessment
- Research project proposal (2,000 words equivalence)Project20%
- Research summary (1,200 word equivalence)WrittenCompetency hurdle20%
- Oral presentation (2,000 words equivalence)PresentationCompetency hurdle30%
- Written report (3,000 words equivalence)WrittenCompetency hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate and comply with Australian ethical standards of research
- 2
Generate a question that is answerable by research
- 3
Design a clinically relevant research protocol to answer a research question
- 4
Construct a data collection template and collate data relevant to answering a research question
- 5
Conduct and interpret data analysis appropriate to the study design
- 6
Effectively communicate feedback in a clear and respectful manner to support peer learning
- 7
Communicate the role, design and outcomes of research to a diverse audience
Workload and teaching
The average time required for dedicated contact hours and private study hours is equivalent to 12 hours of assisted and/or independent work per week across the two semesters. This unit is self paced with no fixed lecture time as all will be online/in person and with their academic supervisor.
Fortnightly academic supervisor (one-hour duration) are expected throughout the semesters) and these may be conducted in person or online.
There is a requirement for participating in a one-day research symposium (6-8 hours) at the completion of this unit.
Self-directed learning (including assessment preparation) – 12 hours per week, total 144 hours across teaching period.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Cylie Williams
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Cylie Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for POD5203?
You need AHC5000, POD5102 and POD5103 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after POD5203?
POD5203 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including POD5350, POD5360, POD5370 and PTY5303.
When is POD5203 offered?
In 2025, POD5203 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula, with an online option.
How much work is POD5203?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does POD5203 have an exam?
No. POD5203 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.